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4301 N LINCOLN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2017).

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2017.

Last inspected Jun 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 9

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2059537 DATED ON 06/02/17 NOT CORRECTED-#29MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS SERIOUIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO HOLD FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.

JUN 2

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1971037 DATED ON 11/08/16 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.

NOV 8

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP THE 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR THE DINING ROOM COCA-COLA REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THE TALL STAINLESS STEEL 2DR REACH-IN FRIDGE IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND NO THEMOMETERS AT BOTH STATED ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS PLACED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE CORNERS. WASH CLOTHS MUST ALWAYS BE STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 29

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLIGHT LEAK AT HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE IN THE RESTROOM.

MAY 22

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LOOSE TOP DOOR TO FRONT CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 18

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND THE FRONT 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, SALAMI,CUT LEAFY LETTUCE,CUT GREEN BELL PEPPERS,CHEESE AND DICED TOMATOES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CUT TOMATOES AT 47.5F, CHICKEN AT 50.0F,CHEESE 49.0F,HAM/SALAMI AT 50.9F,TURKEY 49.9F,,ETC.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS--APPROXIMATELY 10#'S AND APPROXIMATELY TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $90.00 AS PER MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LOOSE TOP DOOR TO FRONT CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET AROUND LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT COUNTER POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER REAR DISH AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MAY 3

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521997 DATED 1/31/12. #38- MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090. OWNER ASKED HIS MAINTENANCE MAN TO REPAIR THE FAUCET WHILE I'M TYPING THE REPORT. FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW FIXED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. HEAVY ICE BUILT UP ON THE TWO CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT COUNTER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

JAN 31

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY SHELVING UNITS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, STORAGE CABINETS, MOP SINK, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP CLOSET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.

AUG 13

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IE. FORKS,SPOONS,ETC. NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SODA MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NO THERMOMETER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED.

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